RMU Sentry Media

Pittsburgh Plastic Bag Ban to be Implemented October 14

Mitchell McIntosh
October 5, 2023

The City of Pittsburgh unanimously passed a plastic bag ban in April of 2022 in an effort to promote a cleaner and more sustainable community. The ban will go into effect as of October 14, 2023. A statement regarding the ban on the pittsburghpa.gov website reads, "Beginning...

PA Local Hits Big from Lottery

Adam Pavlovich
October 5, 2023

After Tuesday’s PA lottery drawing, one lucky local is holding onto a ticket worth over $1 million dollars. Smaller lottery winnings are being shadowed by the recent Powerball amount skyrocketing. While this win doesn’t come close to the monstrous $1.2 billion drawing...

Passion for People: A Detailed Dive into the Journey of RMU Visiting Rooney Scholar Dr. Nicolas Bogs

Mitchell McIntosh
October 5, 2023

The Rooney International Visiting Scholar Program broadens the global perspective of Robert Morris University by offering international scholars the opportunity to spend a semester in residence on campus. Rooney Scholars can teach a course, deliver presentations, and guest...

Military Recruitment Is At Concerningly Low Levels

Isabella Timpano
October 5, 2023

The United States Military is struggling to meet its yearly necessary recruitment numbers. During a recent House Armed Service Committee hearing, the Navy, Air Force, and Army all stated they expect to miss their recruitment numbers for 2023 by the thousands. Such struggles bear...

Emergency Alert System Test

Ellie Schroeder
October 4, 2023

On October 4 Jeff James, the Robert Morris University (RMU) Police Chief, sent an email to all students, faculty, and staff about the nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)...

McCarthy Voted Out As Speaker Of The House

Amere Keasley
October 3, 2023

On October 3, at 4:45 P.M., Kevin McCarthy was ousted as Speaker of the House after lawmakers voted to remove him from the position. This is the first time in United States history that a U.S. speaker of the house has been removed from the job via a motion to vacate. Kevin...

Three students were arrested after loaded guns found at Hempfield Area High School

Amere Keasley
October 3, 2023

The Pennsylvania State Police are questioning three high school students, all fifteen, concerning two pistols being found on Hempfield High School property. The officers kept the school on lockdown as they investigated the matter. The incident started Monday morning when two...

Dianne Feinstein Passes Away at the Age of 90

Finn Lyons
September 29, 2023

Senator Dianne Feinstein of California, the longest-serving woman in the United States Senate, passed away this morning at the age of 90. Sen. Feinstein had been battling several different health conditions over the past year. Just this February she was hospitalized for three...

Born with Passion, Growing with Vision: The “Real Meal Reception” at the Rooney House

Mitchell McIntosh
September 29, 2023

Wednesday evening, I had the great privilege of being invited to the Rooney House by RMU's esteemed Rooney Scholar, Dr. Nicolas Bogs. The occasion was the "Real Meal Reception" which is an exclusive dinner party hosted at the Rooney House every second Wednesday evening. The...

Police Blotter: 9/19/2023 – 9/25/2023

Evelyn Luthringer
September 29, 2023

9/19/2023 Departmental Information: Parkhurst was advised a former employee was making staff feel uncomfortable. The head chef will notify the former employee not to return to campus. The case is closed. 9/20/2023 Failure to Stop at Stop Sign: RMU Police conducted...